Noun
Silver Cross (plural Silver Crosses)
(military) A high-level military service award.
(Canada) A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat
Coordinate term: Gold Star (U.S.)
A black pall, you know, with a silver cross on it, or R. I. P. - requiescat in pace - you know. That seems to me the most beautiful expression - I like it much better than ‘He is a jolly good fellow,' which is simply rowdy. Thomas Mann
A black pall, you know, with a silver cross on it, or R. I. P. Thomas Mann
Silver Cross was selected for its first-place ranking in patient experience in the large hospitals category. Source: Internet
WATCH: This year's Silver Cross Mother says she hopes to use her platform to promote better treatment of Canadian military veterans. Source: Internet
Two day before Christmas, the 18-year-old was admitted to Silver Cross Hospital. Source: Internet